Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Apply online for a social-visit eVisa at least 14 days before your trip, and receive approval before travel.
Submit through the official channel
Use Malaysia's official MYVISA eVisa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees and processing time
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
Fee information
Malaysia's visa fee depends on nationality, and MYVISA's processing fee does not include any convenience fee. Check the total shown for your application before paying; eVisa payments are non-refundable.
Read the official fee guidance2–7 working days
The stated period starts after complete submission and payment. Weekends, public holidays, additional document requests and interviews can extend the time; apply at least 14 days before travel.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Malaysia arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Submit the MDAC online within the three days before arrival. Exemptions include Singapore citizens, diplomatic or official passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, holders of Brunei’s Common Certificate of Identity or Brunei–Malaysia Frequent Traveler Facility, Thai border-pass holders, and Indonesian Cross Border Travel Document (PLB) holders. Submit it through the official MDAC portal if it applies to you.
Arrival guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Check the stay and entry type printed on your eVisa
Malaysia issues single-entry and multiple-entry social-visit eVisas. A single-entry eVisa's six-month use window is not a six-month stay. The terms allow up to 30 days per entry for a multiple-entry visa; the Malaysian mission decides the visa type and stay duration, so follow the dates and conditions on your approved eVisa and entry pass.
Official guidanceMalaysia travel essentials
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- MYR
- Calling code
- +60
Malaysia entry questions
Do citizens of Mali need a visa for Malaysia?
For tourism in Malaysia, ordinary passport holders from Mali need an eVisa before travel. Malaysia issues single-entry and multiple-entry social-visit eVisas. A single-entry eVisa's six-month use window is not a six-month stay. The terms allow up to 30 days per entry for a multiple-entry visa; the Malaysian mission decides the visa type and stay duration, so follow the dates and conditions on your approved eVisa and entry pass.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How long does a decision take?
2–7 working days. The stated period starts after complete submission and payment. Weekends, public holidays, additional document requests and interviews can extend the time; apply at least 14 days before travel.
Do I need to complete Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
Required for this route. Submit the MDAC online within the three days before arrival. Exemptions include Singapore citizens, diplomatic or official passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, holders of Brunei’s Common Certificate of Identity or Brunei–Malaysia Frequent Traveler Facility, Thai border-pass holders, and Indonesian Cross Border Travel Document (PLB) holders. Submit it through the official MDAC portal if it applies to you.
How long can I stay in Malaysia?
Malaysia issues single-entry and multiple-entry social-visit eVisas. A single-entry eVisa's six-month use window is not a six-month stay. The terms allow up to 30 days per entry for a multiple-entry visa; the Malaysian mission decides the visa type and stay duration, so follow the dates and conditions on your approved eVisa and entry pass.
What fees apply for a Malaysia visitor visa?
Malaysia's visa fee depends on nationality, and MYVISA's processing fee does not include any convenience fee. Check the total shown for your application before paying; eVisa payments are non-refundable.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Malaysia’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Malaysia's official MYVISA eVisa service
Apply online for a social-visit eVisa at least 14 days before your trip, and receive approval before travel.
Open Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Check Malaysia’s visa requirements
Nationality-specific visa requirements and links to entry guidance.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Malaysia with an ordinary Mali passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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